# Splat Day Nursery & Forest School

Splat Day Nursery & Forest School is a full-day nursery at Bridge End Road, Henlow, SG16 6DD, in Henlow, Central Bedfordshire. It is registered for 35 children. Its Ofsted report card (November 2025) grades inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard; safeguarding standards met. It has a Google rating of 4.5 from 8 reviews (November 2026).

Page: https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/splat-day-nursery-and-forest-school-ey557213  
Last checked 4 November 2026.

## At a glance

- Type: Full-day nursery
- Address: Bridge End Road, Henlow, SG16 6DD
- Registered places: 35
- Phone: 01462 342050
- Website: http://www.splat.ltd/
- Ofsted URN: EY557213

## Ofsted and official records

Report card inspection, 21 November 2025. Report cards grade each area separately; there is no single headline grade.

| Area | Grade |
|---|---|
| Inclusion | Strong standard |
| Curriculum and teaching | Strong standard |
| Achievement | Strong standard |
| Behaviour and routines | Strong standard |
| Children's welfare and well-being | Strong standard |
| Leadership and governance | Strong standard |

Safeguarding standards met.

Report: https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557213

Official records:

- Ofsted registration: Registered since January 2018 (Reference EY557213). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557213)
- Inspections on record: 1 inspection (latest 21 November 2025). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557213)
- Registered places: 35 places (the most children it may care for at once). Source: Ofsted, checked 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557213)

## Fees

Fees, hours and ages: not published yet.

## Hours and ages

Opening hours and ages: not published yet.

## Getting there

Address: Bridge End Road, Henlow, SG16 6DD

Directions: https://www.google.com/maps/dir/?api=1&destination=52.026550,-0.275982

- Station: Arlesey, 0.4 miles
- Playground: Playground, 0.4 miles

NaPTAN, Department for Transport, checked 13 November 2026 · © OpenStreetMap contributors, checked 13 November 2026.

## Places and next steps

Spaces: not published yet.

In Central Bedfordshire there are about 4.1 children under 5 for every registered nursery place. Places are how many children nurseries may care for, not free spaces. Source: ONS Census 2021.

When to apply: https://toddly.co.uk/when-to-apply-for-nursery

## Ratings

- Google: 4.5 out of 5 from 8 reviews (as of 4 November 2026)

## Nearby schools

Distances are in a straight line.

| School | Phase | Ages | Ofsted | Nursery class | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Raynsford Church of England Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Standards maintained (November 2024) | yes | 0.5 miles |
| Gothic Mede Academy | Primary | 3–9 | School remains Good (March 2023) | yes | 1.2 miles |
| Clifton All Saints Academy | Primary | 2–11 | Good (December 2022) | yes | 1.3 miles |
| Derwent Primary School | Primary | 3–11 | School remains Good (July 2023) | yes | 1.4 miles |
| Henlow Church of England Academy | Secondary | 9–16 | Quality of education: Good; Behaviour and attitudes: Good; Personal development: Good; Leadership and management: Good (April 2025) |  | 0.5 miles |
| Etonbury Academy | Middle deemed secondary | 9–19 | Standards maintained (April 2025) |  | 1.4 miles |

## Nearby nurseries

| Nursery | Ofsted | Day fee from | Hours | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Arlesey Pre-School](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/arlesey-pre-school-ey312527) | Good |  |  | 1.2 miles |
| [Best Nursery (Arlesey)](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/best-nursery-arlesey-ey494589) | Good |  |  | 1.4 miles |
| [Acre Wood Day Nursery (Arlesey) Ltd](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/acre-wood-day-nursery-arlesey-ltd-ey498678) | Good |  |  | 1.5 miles |
| [Merry Poppets Nursery](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/merry-poppets-nursery-ey468971) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Owlets Preschool](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/owlets-preschool-ey244757) | Good |  |  | 1.7 miles |
| [Monkey Puzzle Day Nursery Astwick](https://toddly.co.uk/nursery/monkey-puzzle-day-nursery-astwick-2549864) | Good |  |  | 1.9 miles |

## Frequently asked questions

### What is Splat Day Nursery & Forest School's Ofsted rating?

Splat Day Nursery & Forest School was inspected on 21 November 2025 and given an Ofsted report card. Report cards grade each area separately rather than giving one headline grade: inclusion Strong standard, curriculum and teaching Strong standard, achievement Strong standard, behaviour and routines Strong standard, children's welfare and well-being Strong standard and leadership and governance Strong standard. Safeguarding standards met.

### How many children can Splat Day Nursery & Forest School take?

Splat Day Nursery & Forest School is registered with Ofsted for up to 35 children at any one time.

### What is the nearest station to Splat Day Nursery & Forest School?

Arlesey is the nearest station we know of, 0.4 miles away in a straight line.

### How do I contact Splat Day Nursery & Forest School?

You can call 01462 342050 and visit www.splat.ltd.

## Sources

- Registration and inspections: Ofsted, as of 30 June 2026 (https://reports.ofsted.gov.uk/provider/16/EY557213)
- Rating and review themes: Google, as of 4 November 2026 (https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=SPLAT+Day+Nursery+%26+Forest+School&query_place_id=ChIJs3-3Z7HMd0gRG9xxnOhBKJY)
- Schools: DfE Get Information about Schools, as of 4 November 2026 (https://get-information-schools.service.gov.uk/)

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